Zengzi
Philosopher, Deceased Person
2024 – 2024
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Who was Zengzi?
Zengzi, born Zeng Shen, courtesy name Ziyu, was a Chinese philosopher and student of Confucius.
He is credited with having authored a large portion of the Great Learning, including its foreword. Zengzi's disciples are believed to have been among the most important compilers of the Analects of Confucius and other Confucian classics.
Zengzi was the tutor of the grandson of Confucius, Zisi.
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- Born
- Mar 29, 2024
- Also known as
- Zengcius
- Nationality
- China
- Profession
- Died
- Mar 29, 2024
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on July 23, 2013
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